Tel 0844 412 0848
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Wilderness Yacht Safaris
( 11 days from £1,790)
Combining yacht based and land based exploration of the islands
(4, 5 & 6 days privately guided & small group departures)
Sub Aqua-Firma
(8 days from $3795 / £2450)
(11 days from $4650 / £2990)
( 11 days from £1,975)
or £495 for 4 day dive extension to another Galapagos trip
Canoe and Lodge Safaris
( 14 days £2,795)
( 10 days from £2,290)
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Area Size: 23.1 Km²
Maximum Altitude: 777 meters / 2550 feet
Island Highlights: Swallow Tailed Gull, Marine Iguana, Galapagos Hawk, Fur Seal, Giant Tortoise, Project Pinta
Introduction
Pinta is the ninth largest of the Galapagos islands, situated in the northernmost part of the archipelago. The island is probably best known for being the birthplace of world renowned Lonesome George, the last remaining subspecies of Pinta giant tortoise, which has now become a representation of the vulnerability of the Galapagos Islands.
Pinta has no real visitor sites as such, although there are a number of landing sites around the island. All visitors that wish to go ashore on the island will require a special permit from the Galapagos National Park.
Although relatively small in terms of area, Pinta is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including swallow-tailed gulls, Galapagos hawks and an array of other spectacular birdlife. The island is also a good site for seeing marine iguanas and fur seals.
Today Pinta is a symbol of both the negative impact humans can have, and our increasing capacity to achieve ecological restoration of degraded areas. Such pioneering conservation efforts include Project Pinta: a multi-year project aimed at the restoration of Lonesome George's native island.
For more detailed infotmation about Lonesome George, please click on the Conservation Issues tab at the top of the page.
Photograph kindly provided by GCT
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